Sir William Temple, Bt
1 portrait by Sir Peter Lely
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir William Temple, Bt
after Sir Peter Lely
oil on canvas, based on a work of circa 1660
29 1/2 in. x 25 in. (749 mm x 635 mm)
Purchased, 1862
Primary Collection
NPG 152
Sitterback to top
- Sir William Temple, Bt (1628-1699), Diplomat and writer. Sitter associated with 19 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 843 portraits, Sitter in 19 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D18958: Sir William Temple, Bt (after)
- NPG D21445: Sir William Temple, Bt (after)
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ingamells, John, Later Stuart Portraits 1685-1714, 2009, p. 283
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 607
Events of 1660back to top
Current affairs
The Convention Parliament and Lords proclaim Charles II king after he issues a declaration from Breda offering an indemnity to those who had committed crimes against the crown during the civil war and Interregnum. Charles lands at Dover from The Hague on 25th May to great pomp and ceremony.Art and science
Diarist Samuel Pepys starts his diary on 1st January, writing in shorthand. The diary became a unique social document, opening with a brief summary of his domestic situation and the political background.Dutch portrait painter, Peter Lely, is appointed principal painter to Charles II.
Official foundation of the Royal Society.
International
The Anglo-Spanish War, begun by Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell, formally ends after the restoration of the British monarchy and peace is made with Philip IV of Spain.Comments back to top
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